How would you frame a wall for mounting a TV?

[Gunslinger08]

Going to be framing a wall soon and I know that I'll be hanging a TV on it eventually. If you were doing new framing, how would you frame a wall to make it as easy as possible to mount a TV? I know the lag bolts are typically 2 to 2.5", so just putting up a piece of plywood between a few studs probably isn't sturdy enough.

 

[Numenorean]

Plan where you want to mount it. Put studs there.

 

[MrChad]

To code? I just finished mounting a TV to an interior with studs 24" apart on center. 16" on center would work as well.

 

[Gunslinger08]

To code? I just finished mounting a TV to an interior with studs 24" apart on center. 16" on center would work as well.

Yeah, my master bedroom has studs about 30" OC exactly where I want to mount my TV, because of an HVAC return. I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to mount it. I'll probably have to use a 2x12 attached to the wall and mount to that with short lags.

I'm just trying to make it as easy as possible for this new wall. If 16" OC is the best I can do, so be it. I was hoping there was something I could put between the studs to make it easier, so that I can mount it anywhere in that region.

 

[runzwithsizorz]

What Numenorean said. Though you might consider using a 4x4 there, less risk of splitting a 2x4 should you use lags.

 

[Veliko]

Wall-mounting a TV? How incredibly common.

 

[runzwithsizorz]

Wall-mounting a TV? How incredibly common.

Your new here aren't ya?

 

[Veliko]

Your new here aren't ya?

Feb 2011 new.

 

[Number1]

Wall-mounting a TV? How incredibly common.

It's full of commoners in here.

 

[Number1]

Just build your wall to code. TV mounts are designed to be mounted on standard walls.

 

[MotF Bane]

16" on center. Build it like any other wall.

 

[dfuze]

Like others have stand, do it standard.

In case you ever want to move the TV or hang anything else it's always good to know where the studs are behind the drywall

 

[olds]

16" OC. But I'd also run a 2X6 horizontally between the studs just for shits and giggles.

I'd also run power behind where the mounts was going to be. Maybe even some conduit from behind the mount to just above the floor. So you can run the hdmi cable(s) up the conduit instead of them hanging down the wall.

 

[DrPizza]

16" OC. But I'd also run a 2X6 horizontally between the studs just for shits and giggles.

I'd also run power behind where the mounts was going to be. Maybe even some conduit from behind the mount to just above the floor. So you can run the hdmi cable(s) up the conduit instead of them hanging down the wall.

I like this idea as well.

 

[sdifox]

add 2x4 cross beams (turned 90 degrees) between the studs. Add a sheet of plywood cut to size that is more or less in the right spot for the tv. that way you have a bit of leeway with placement of the wall mount.

Just remember to brace the cross beams. And leave space for drywall.

 

[iGas]

Why pussy foot around with stud?

$35 for a sheet of 3/4" 4x8 ply wood and mount a 2' piece in between every stud at height center of where you are going to mount the TV (may want to have it cover greater area than you need, so that you can reposition the TV if needed).

If you are cheap, use scrap wood that would span the stud width and stack enough of them so that you have more than 18" height for the mount (24" should be sufficient).

It will be save you some wood if you have the TV bracket and/or know the mount holes dimension.

 

[akshatp]

Frame it like any other wall. Mark where your studs are, or use a stud finder. TV mounts are made to be installed on existing walls... you shouldnt have to do anything different.

 

[OUCaptain]

add 2x4 cross beams (turned 90 degrees) between the studs. Add a sheet of plywood cut to size that is more or less in the right spot for the tv. that way you have a bit of leeway with placement of the wall mount.

Just remember to brace the cross beams.

Great idea!!! It makes fishing the wall later on tons of fun!

We usually have the contractors frame as usual then replace a 2x4 foot section of sheet rock with equal thickness plywood (assuming 5/8" sheet rock is the norm). The mud guys can usually make it blend right in. The electricians will install a recessed single 110 outlet. Cabling is all installed before sheet rock goes up or a 3" minimum chase is built in. In the plasma days, structure was a significant concern. With todays LED's, family pictures are almost more of a cause for concern.

 

[sdifox]

Great idea!!! It makes fishing the wall later on tons of fun!

We usually have the contractors frame as usual then replace a 2x4 foot section of sheet rock with equal thickness plywood (assuming 5/8" sheet rock is the norm). The mud guys can usually make it blend right in. The electricians will install a recessed single 110 outlet. Cabling is all installed before sheet rock goes up or a 3" minimum chase is built in. In the plasma days, structure was a significant concern. With todays LED's, family pictures are almost more of a cause for concern.

I guess I should have said make sure you are not taking up space of the drywall

 

[DrPizza]

4x4's, 3/4" plywood, etc. - What are you mounting? A 100" plasma display?? If you really want a ton of flexibility, just get a 4' sheet of 3/4" plywood (if your lumberyard sells half sheets.) Clamp 4 2x4's together, and cut across them to a depth equal to the thickness of the plywood a couple of feet from the bottom to a couple of feet from the top. You can then either rip cut them, else just make a lot of shallow cuts all the way across & later chisel out the remaining wood. Thus, you can recess the plywood into the wall.

 

[Train]

I would just do 16" studs as other have stated. Probably go 4x4 in the area where the TV will likely go.

If you really want to plan ahead, take a look at the mount you will be using. Do you have it yet?

 

[amdskip]

I like this idea as well.

x3, this is basically how I framed my walls for my kitchen so I knew that there was something solid to attach them too all the way around.

 

[spacejamz]

x3, this is basically how I framed my walls for my kitchen so I knew that there was something solid to attach them too all the way around.

Both TV Wall mount kits I have used have had two big long slots that ran the width of the back plate (one upper and one lower) that you attach to the wall. There is no way you cannot get four bolts (two top and two bottom) to line up with two studs to hold in place...

I assume this is standard for all wall mount kits, is it not??

 

[highland145]

x3, this is basically how I framed my walls for my kitchen so I knew that there was something solid to attach them too all the way around.

X4 for the pedestal sink mount.

 

[shiner]

I would leave a large knife and some bloody gloves lying around outside its ex wife's house in Brentwood.